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Super stoked you’ve chosen to check out our favourite items, as they are part of what makes our crafts and play sessions fun and enjoyable at home. And since you’re here, I hope whatever you find here aligns with you as well. This page contains everything I’ve used, loved, and still love. If you click on each image, it will take you directly to where all the items in each category are listed – on my Amazon storefront. All the items you see there are what I swear by because they are worth every penny you spend and will be valuable for your crafty sessions with your kids.

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Craft Library For the Non-Crafty Mom: Favourite Bins & Supplies

Your ultimate list of go-to craft materials, and must-haves!

Must-haves (start here)

  • glue sticks (not messy glue)
  • child-safe scissors
  • paper (coloured or plain)
  • crayons/markers

The fun items

  • pom poms
  • pipe cleaners
  • googly eyes
  • popsicle sticks
  • dot stickers
  • character stickers
  • foam shapes

Recycled & Everyday Craft Tools

  • toilet paper rolls
  • paper towel rolls
  • cereal boxes
  • egg cartons
  • old socks
  • old magazines
  • newspapers
  • paper bags
summer puffy paint craft for kids

The Messy Vault

  • Washable kids paint
  • Thick paint brushes
  • Sponges (cut into shapes)
  • Finger painting paper
  • Paint trays or old plates
  • Kinetic sand
  • Slime
  • Foam/shaving foam play
  • Oobleck
  • playdough

Low-mess favourites

  • tape
  • dot markers
  • washi tape
  • buttons
  • coloured tape
  • yarn

Simple Craft Organisation Systems

  • The “Everything Has a Home” system: Separate bins for each category, label everything
  • The “Cube Storage” system: 6–9 cube shelf, One bin per category
  • The “Collage Bin”: Old magazines scrap paper, random materials
  • The “Rotation system”: Don’t put everything out, rotate supplies weekly
  • The “Grab & Go Kit”- Pre-fill bins with: paper glue scissors fun extras

Craft Storage That Keeps You Sane

  • Portable craft caddy
  • Clear, stackable bins
  • Divided containers
  • Paper organizers / trays
  • Lazy Susan